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Two a.
m., where do I
be gin?
Cry ing off my (Bb)face a (D7)gain.
The si lent sound of (D)lone
li ness
wants to fol low (Bb)me
to (D7)bed.
I’m the ghost of a girl that I want to be most.
I’m the (Eb)shell of a girl
that I used
to know well.
(Gm)Danc
ing slow ly in an (D)emp ty room.
(Eb)Can
the lone ly take the (Bb)place
of (D7)you?
I (Gm)sing
my self a qui et lull a by.
(Eb)Let
you go and let the lone ly in
to take my (D)heart a gain.
Too a fraid
to (D)go
in side
for the pain of one more (Bb)love
less (D7)night.
But the lone li ness will (D)stay
with me
and hold me till I fall
a (D7)sleep.
I’m the ghost of a girl that I want (Bb)to be most.
I’m the (Eb)shell of a girl that I used
to know well.
(D)heart a gain.
(Gm)Bro (F)ken (Bb)piec es (Eb)of
a (Gm)bare (F)ly (Bb)breath ing (Cm)sto
(Bb)ry
(Gm)where (F)there (Bb)once was (Eb)love,
(Gm)now (F)there’s (Bb)on ly (Cm)me
and the (D)lone
ly.
(Gm)Danc
ing slow ly in an (D)emp ty room.
(Eb)Can the lone ly take the (Bb)place of (D7)you?
I (Gm)sing my self a qui et lull a by.
(Eb)Let you go and let the lone ly in
to take my (D)heart a gain.
The Lonely — Simple Sheet Music
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"The Lonely" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 75 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “The Lonely”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The Lonely"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "The Lonely" by Christina Perri played in?
- The Lonely is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Lonely"?
- The arrangement plays at 75 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Lonely" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "The Lonely"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Lonely"?
- "The Lonely" was originally performed by Christina Perri. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Lonely"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Bb, Cm, D, D7, Eb, F, Gm.
- What other songs by Christina Perri can I play here?
- Try "A THOUSAND YEARS", "HUMAN", "Jar of Hearts". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "The Lonely". Key of C, 75 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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